UNE6134 : The empty platforms of Hamburg Altona station12013-05-22UNE6134 : The empty platforms of Hamburg Altona stationhttp://geo.hlipp.de/kml/style.kmz#defOn my last visit here in 1987, the station was the usual Hamburg terminus for long distance trains from all parts of Germany, many of which exchanged coaches or were remarshalled. It was very busy then with shunting manoueuvres. The advent of shorter unit trains, notably ICE sets such as that pictured, has greatly reduced the need for the station's numerous very long platforms. This picture was taken in Hamburg's rush-hour. (view full size)